Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Nacba; Lihue (HI); Sur place; USD 117 000 - 146 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Résumé du poste

The County of Kaua`i Prosecutor's Office seeks Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys to represent the People of Kaua`i County by prosecuting criminal actions in the District, Family and Circuit Courts on the Island of Kaua`i.

Deputies begin in District Court and progress to Family Court, with potential Circuit Court assignments. Training opportunities include trial advocacy and specialized areas such as impaired driving and drug court.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have experience in the prosecution of both jury and non-jury trials.
• Ability to work independently, interview victims and witnesses, and collaborate with law enforcement.

Responsabilités

• Represent the People of Kaua‘i County by prosecuting criminal actions in the District, Family and Circuit Courts.
• Initially assigned to District Court and then to Family Court before potential Circuit Court work.
• Engage in case screening, charging, and trial preparation; opportunities in trial advocacy and specialized areas.
• Teach or speak to law enforcement and community groups about the criminal justice system.

Description du poste

$117,000 - $146,280 a year/Full-time

Benefits:

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking

Full job description:

The County of Kaua`i Prosecutor is seeking Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys to represent the People of Kaua`i County by prosecuting criminal actions in the District, Family and Circuit Courts of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, on the Island of Kaua`i.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys generally begin their assignments in District Court, which calendars traffic, misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor and criminal violations, all trials in District Court are bench trials decided by a single judge. Thereafter, deputies are assigned to Family Court, which has dedicated calendar dates for domestic violence and juvenile cases. After spending approximately one to two years in these courts, a deputy may thereafter be assigned to Circuit Court work, which includes screening, charging and trying felony and misdemeanor committal cases, often before a jury. Training opportunities are provided for all deputies. These include but are not limited to trial advocacy and areas of specializations such as impaired driving, domestic violence, community prosecution, crimes against children, drugs investigations and drug court, asset forfeitures, violent crimes, elder abuse, career criminal prosecution and sexual assault.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are encouraged to be active in the state and local community bar associations, as well as other community groups. They may be requested to teach or speak to law enforcement and other groups about the criminal justice system.

Although no trial experience is necessary, the ideal candidate will have experience in the prosecution of both jury and non-jury trials. Further, candidates should be capable of working independently, assessing cases, interviewing victims and witnesses, working with police officers, maintaining a current knowledge of criminal law, making court appearances, and working collaboratively with both attorney and non-attorney staff.

The County of Kaua`i Prosecutor's Office has one office located in Lihue, directly across the street of the Kaua`i Judiciary Complex and requires a valid State of Hawai`i Bar License.

FREE parking (and walking distance to the airport); FREE medical premiums.